WONZ 272 - Classic Fighters 2023

[Dave Homewood]

WONZ 272 is now online. The Yealands Classic Fighters 2023 Airshow kicks off this week on Good Friday at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim. In this episode Dave Homewood talks with the Airshow Director, Gavin Conroy.

Gavin gives a preview of what to expect at the show, and he runs through the new aeroplanes and acts that people can expect to see there, from Harvard NZ1044, the Lockheed Electra Junior, five Wacos together in the air to the Bristol Fighter replica. He also talks about some of the old favourites that are returning, including the RNZAF Black Falcons display team, the Mk. XIVe Spitfire and Focke Wulf 190 replica, the two Yak 3’s. and the V-2 rocket!

Here is the link:
cambridgeairforce.org.nz/WONZShow/2023/04/wonz-272-classic-fighters-2023/

[campbellbox]

Thanks Dave and Gavin. Excitement is building! I enjoyed hearing about the reimagined aircraft park with aisles so the stars of the show can be seen from multiple angles. I might be reading too much into it, but it’s almost as if a photographer was involved with the air show set up…

[johnnyfalcon]

Thanks Dave and Gavin. Looking forward to the weekend. It's been a long time between drinks!

[Deleted]

I didn't think I could get more excited for the show than I already was, but you guys managed to do it! A great preview with some unexpected items discussed.

Apr 2, 2023 15:15:34 GMT 12 campbellbox said:

I enjoyed hearing about the reimagined aircraft park with aisles so the stars of the show can be seen from multiple angles.

Me too, it all sounds terrific!

[Mustang51]

I would love to do some commentary there.....................

[planecrazy]

Dare I put the mocker on it weather looking good with light winds, lots of pic's please?

[ErrolC]

Fingers crossed for the MkIV everyone, just landed at Woodbourne, sounding very rough from Omaka.

[ErrolC]

A few photos from me being added to this album.
www.flickr.com/gp/errolgc/mn87aWb7Rv